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Lake Opuha

Opuha Gorge Road

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Lake Opuha

No camping allowed between 23rd of Dec till second Monday of Jan. Max. 3 nights.

You MUST be self-contained Maximum 3 night stay No camping 23 December to second Monday in January No camping within 20m of the lake shore.

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Feature Value Info

Organisation

MacKenzie District Council

Council organisation

Location

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷ Fairlie

Categories
  • Activity__freedom_campingFreedom Camping
  • Free

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-43.9913869973639

170.859264039993

Latitude
-43.9913869973639
Longitude
170.859264039993
Feature Value Info

Overnight Camping Site Cost

  • Free Camping Free Camping

Overnight Camping Site Cost

What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight?

Free Camping

Free Camping

It costs nothing to stay overnight. In general this means that you should not expect any facilities.

Overnight Stay Rules

  • Self-contained motorhomes only Self-contained motorhomes only

Overnight Stay Rules

What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite?

Self-contained motorhomes only

Self-contained motorhomes only

Overnight stays are only permitted if your vehicle is certified as being 'self-contained'. The vehicle must display the "Responsible Camper" sticker.

Payment Requirement

  • Free access/participation Free access/participation

Payment Requirement

Is there a cost for this experience or is it free?

Free access/participation

Free access/participation

The experience costs no money to access or take part in.

Maximum Stay Duration

  • 3 nights

Maximum Stay Duration

How many consecutive days can you stay overnight at this establishment?

3 nights

You can only stay at this campsite for up to 3 nights in a row.

Dump Station

  • No dump station

Dump Station

Dump stations allow the safe disposal of sewage and greywater from self-contained vehicles. Does this site have a dump station?

No dump station

This location has no dump stations for the disposal of waste water from recreational vehicles.

Booking Required

  • First Come, First Served

Booking Required

Is it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight?

First Come, First Served

Sites are allocated in a first come, first served basis. Get in early for the best spot.

Powered Sites

  • No powered sites

Powered Sites

Does this establishment have powered sites?

No powered sites

This campsite does not offer any powered sites with an electricity supply.

Vehicle Access

  • Vehicle accessible

Vehicle Access

Can vehicles drive in?

Vehicle accessible

This location is accessible in a vehicle.

Campfire Rules

  • Fires prohibited

Campfire Rules

What are the rules for open air fires?

Fires prohibited

There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted.

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Reviews

    ✓ Spacious area

    ✓ Quiet environment

    𐄂 Limited facilities

    𐄂 No toilets available

    • Beautiful spot by the lake.
    • A good and quiet lakeside site.
    • Beautiful spot, free and over looking the lake.
    • Nice space.
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  • 4.0/5

    Nice space.

    Went here when the gate to the other site was closed. Not as big as that one but still enough space. Only to other campers when we were there. We didn't saw any toilets.

    Reviewed over 1 year ago and experienced in March 2023

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    Jasmin

  • 4.0/5

    A lovely large grassy spot by the lake edge by trees if shelter is needed.

    Good toilets. Boat ramp used by locals.nice walks around the lake.

    At the time we visited the water at lake Opuha had

    potentially toxic algal blooms ( cyanobacteria) and warnings to stay out. Maybe shortlived

    A peaceful spot .

    Reviewed almost 4 years ago

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    Valg

  • 4.0/5

    Beautiful spot, free and over looking the lake.

    No amenities at this site so good only 8f your self contained.

    Reviewed almost 4 years ago

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    Jackie

  • 4.0/5

    Beautiful spot by the lake.

    One other camper joined us. So quiet and peaceful. No facilities but clean and lovely

    Reviewed almost 5 years ago

    CANADA
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    Sue Atkinson

  • 5.0/5

    Drove into the first camping (one with the toilets) spot which was totally jam packed so carried on to check out this place.

    Nice quiet spot to stay for a night or two in a self contained vehicle.

    Reviewed about 5 years ago and experienced in October 2019

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    Elizabeth

  • 4.5/5

    A good and quiet lakeside site.

    Not busy, only 1 other campa there, on a day when there were 30 tents and campervans visible across the lake at Bennett’s Road. No facilities so must be self contained.

    Reviewed over 6 years ago

    CANADA
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    Erin Ueffing